Missy Elliott becomes first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The impact Missy Elliott has had on music and culture as a whole cannot be overstated. And now, thanks to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, both she and her legacy have made history. She is the first ever female hip-hop her artist. she was nominated.

According to the press release provided To its root, This honor is in line with Missy’s previous honors. She was also the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the first female rapper to win a VMA Vanguard Award, and the first female rapper to win the Women Entrepreneurship Day Music Pioneer Award at the United Nations. .In 2019 alone.Additional notesHe also Current Top-selling female rapper on Nielsen Music history.

“This is an incredible honor. I’ve spent my career making things, and it means a lot to me to know that I’ve inspired others, but to hear that you’re the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Wow!! This is a very different hit as I hope it opens the door for other female hosts to be recognized!”

Missy, who jumped onto social media to share the news, also wrote on Twitter:I always dreamed big but to be nominated for this is bigger than I ever dreamed and I am so humbly grateful @rock hall And please vote for all the fans who helped me get here. ”

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That’s right, everyone! Even if her nomination alone cements her place in history, if she actually wants to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, she has to go on the ballot.you can do that by visiting vote.rockhall.comAnd while you’re at it, vote to officially inaugurate The Spinners and A Tribe Called Quest as well. teeth Black History Month, after all. As Issa Rae said, We support black people!